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Trenton's Jefferson Elementary School is a public school serving 327 students in grades K-8.

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93% of students at this school are Black.

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Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % at or above proficient

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Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

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Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012
 
14%
2011
 
n/a
2010
 
n/a
2009
 
n/a

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012
 
31%
2011
 
n/a
2010
 
n/a
2009
 
n/a

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 61% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012
 
21%
2011
 
n/a
2010
 
n/a
2009
 
n/a

Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012
 
18%
2011
 
n/a
2010
 
n/a
2009
 
n/a

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 82% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012
 
37%
2011
 
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2010
 
n/a
2009
 
n/a

Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012
 
22%
2011
 
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2010
 
n/a
2009
 
n/a

Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012
 
34%
2011
 
n/a
2010
 
n/a
2009
 
n/a

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

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Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students	26%
Female	29%
Male	24%
Black	26%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Special education	n/a
General education	28%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	26%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Math

All Students	42%
Female	40%
Male	43%
Black	42%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Special education	n/a
General education	48%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	42%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students	16%
Female	n/a
Male	n/a
Black	17%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Special education	n/a
General education	23%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	16%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Math

All Students	27%
Female	39%
Male	19%
Black	27%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Special education	11%
General education	39%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	27%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Science

All Students	57%
Female	72%
Male	46%
Black	59%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Special education	28%
General education	77%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	57%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students	32%
Female	n/a
Male	27%
Black	32%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Special education	n/a
General education	38%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	32%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Math

All Students	56%
Female	n/a
Male	60%
Black	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Special education	n/a
General education	67%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	56%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students	14%
Female	n/a
Male	n/a
Black	15%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	16%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Special education	n/a
General education	15%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	14%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Math

All Students	31%
Female	28%
Male	33%
Black	29%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Special education	n/a
General education	33%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	31%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students	21%
Female	22%
Male	19%
Black	21%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	20%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Special education	n/a
General education	26%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	21%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Math

All Students	18%
Female	22%
Male	13%
Black	18%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	20%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Special education	n/a
General education	22%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	18%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students	37%
Female	47%
Male	26%
Black	40%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Special education	n/a
General education	43%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	37%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Math

All Students	22%
Female	21%
Male	22%
Black	24%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Special education	n/a
General education	27%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	22%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Science

All Students	34%
Female	42%
Male	26%
Black	34%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Special education	n/a
General education	43%
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	34%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 59% in 2012.

2012

n/a

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

All Students	n/a
Female	n/a
Male	n/a
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Pacific Islander	n/a
White	n/a
Other ethnicity	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	n/a
Non-economically disadvantaged	n/a
Special education	n/a
General education	n/a
English language learners	n/a
Non-migrant	n/a
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former	n/a
Limited English Proficient Former	n/a

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Grade 3
 
1
Grade 4
 
1
Grade 5
 
2
Grade 6
 
1
Grade 7
 
1
Grade 8
 
1
All students
 
1

By gender

Female
 
1
Male
 
1
All students
 
1

By ethnicity

Black

All students

By other groups

Economically disadvantaged
 
1
Special education
 
1
General education
 
1
Non-migrant
 
1
All students
 
1

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity	This school	State average
Black	93%	17%
Hispanic	5%	20%
White	1%	54%
American Indian/Alaska Native	N/A	0%
Two or more races	N/A	0%

Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

	This school	District average	State average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	81%	N/A	30%

Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

	This school	District average	State average
Students per FTE teacher	6	N/A	12

Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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